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Wisbech and Fenland Museum

History of Wisbech and Fenland Museum

Listed Building

Museum, one of the first to be designed in the country, architect George Buckler (b.1811-86). Built in 1846-7. Grey gault brick with stone dressings; slate roofs with two stacks. Two storeys and half-basements; two rear wings extended in 1884.

Building dates

  • Built 1846–1847
Source for this date
  • Built 1846–1847: Listed building: 1846-7 (grade II*)

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  • museum

Projects

  • Wisbech

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